The Business of Writing Archives

7 Super Easy SEO Tips All Writers Need To Know

Jun 28, 2019 | Strategy, The Business of Writing

Search Engine Optimization. It’s usually the last thing you want to think about when it comes to your writing. It can be a pain, but it’s a necessary evil if you want people to find your websites and blog posts. If you want to build a copywriting career or rank in...

5 useful business resources for writers

Jun 14, 2019 | Productivity, The Business of Writing

There are literally thousands of business resources that you can use to run your writing business. Too many. At least ten possible online calendars. Another ten options for e-mail marketing software. And even more choices for online accounting, webinars, social media...

Working Writers: How Karen set her intention & published her book

Apr 19, 2019 | The Business of Writing

Karen Hugg connected with Leigh during a #bookmarketingchat Leigh co-hosted with Rachel Thompson, a social media and author marketing/branding consultant. Karen had been looking for a writing coach to help her get organized and figure out her priorities. After an...

3 easy ways to help your pitch stand out in the inbox

Mar 15, 2019 | Pitching, The Business of Writing

Rejection sucks, and the fear of rejection is what keeps so many of us from pitching publications with our ideas. When you cold pitch an editor, you will be rejected 80% of the time, which means the rejection has nothing to do with you. There are many reasons an...

How to Start Your Freelance Writing Career

Feb 8, 2019 | Craft, Strategy, The Business of Writing

Do you remember the moment you realized you wanted a freelance writing career? I do. Ten years ago, I was a teacher desperately wanting to find something else to do with my life. I had recently earned my Masters degree and my committee chair had told me that I was a...

Story Pitching 101: How to Write a Compelling Pitch

Feb 1, 2019 | Craft, Publishing, The Business of Writing, Writing

Ah, pitching. It’s one of the many skills that a writer needs to learn if they plan to get published. First, let’s take a step back and talk about what a pitch actually is. A pitch is an email you write to an editor explaining a story idea that you feel is perfect for...